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Central Alberta Gypsy Vanner Show
(with seminars and Evaluations)
SEPTEMBER 26-28
FOR GVHS REGISTERED HORSES ONLY!
Judge: Marvin Britt
Seminar Held by: Felicia Britt
Seminar Topics Include
SHOWMANSHIP:
Partnership:
How can my horse and I be a team?
Presentation:
How are we being judged?
Patterns:
Where do we go?
Position:
Where do I stand?
Practice? How can I practice at home?
HALTER:
Proper halter fitting, what looks best?
Patterns:
Presentation:
How do we look?
Practice:
Why won't my horse stand still?
GROOMING AND CONDITIONING:
Grooming:
- everyday maintenance -
- getting ready for the show ring -
Shampooing my Gypsy:
products and procedure
FOR SHOW INFORMATION CLICK HERE
OR CONTACT
Stephanie Hickey at 403-843-6181
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The Canadian Gypsy Vanner Horse Club
held a Gypsy Vanner Show over the
weekend of August 2-3 in conjunction with the Canadian Draft Horse Show & Exhibition in Barrie, ON. The show was held in a beautiful new facility,
the Essa Agriplex, and sharing the venue with
the draft horses drew a large crowd to view all breeds over the weekend of the event.
Many thanks toSonya Martin and Ron Chauvin for their hard work in organizing this show on behalf of the Club!
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Something New!!!
We are starting a new column for our members sharing our most embarrassing horse show/riding moments and other horse owner/trainer/rider bloopers! Everyone has an "Oops.... did that just happen?!" moment every now and again. Let's give each other a giggle and boost our confidence that we are not alone when having these things happen!
This month's blooper story comes from
Jackie Johnson!
A number of years ago we were showing at the Calgary Stampede Breed demos, and about 2 weeks before we were scheduled to attend, our Gypsy Vanner yearling pulled ALL of his mane off in one glorious, unsupervised evening of scratching. In a panic, we purchased clip on hair extensions from the local beauty salon, and proceeded with our show preparations. Once at the show, our Gypsy Vanner was cleaned, coifed and dusted with ample amounts of baby powder, for whiteness, and Anti-Fungal foot powder to try and offer up some releif for his incessant scratching!! Of course, his 'mane' extensions were applied and off we went to the demo pen, looking appropriately clean, and hairy.
Upon stepping into the demo pen, the horse gave a tremendous full body shake! A magical plume of fine white smoke/dust engulfed him, and completely obscured the entire pen. Through the dust, black clumps of flying hair were also visible....Uh oh.
When the dust settled, there stood a fairly naked Gypsy Vanner. His massive shake blew off all the powder AND the hair extensions...needless to say, his 'show' was met with a collective !WOW! from the audience.
NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! WRITE US ABOUT YOUR "Oops" MOMENT!
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LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
North Carolina Feathered Horse Summer Classic
The North Carolina Feathered Horse Summer Classic was a Great Success!
Not only did we have the largest YOUTH Division ever (14) but more Vanners are coming out to show, learn, and meet others to make it an amazing experience for everyone.
Saturday it was Lights, Camera, Action as Carolina Hoofbeats TV showed up to Film and Interview Exhibitors!!!
Onsite for 6 hours both Saturday and Sunday!
The Show airs on Cable network in North Carolina - and there will be a Link FHC will Post on the Facebook Fan Page so everyone can see the show. www.Facebook.com/FeatheredHorseClassic
Plus if that's not enough, an article and photo spread in Southeast Equine & Carolina Hoobeats showcasing all the amazing Vanners at the FHC in North Carolina is coming up.
Supreme Champion Halter winner WR Young Latch Lou, owned by Barbara Williamson of
Shenandoah Gypsy Vanners
will be the Front Cover of the Magazines.
What's Next?
The Georgia Fall show is right around the Corner... plus many have qualified for the first FHC National Championship Show in Florida 2015.
Don't forget, to qualify you must attend two Feathered Horse Classic Shows and place 1-6th in the eligible classes!
Congratulations to all the winners in North Carolina!
Gail Shrine, Events Manager
www.FeatheredHorseClassic.com
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Horse and Pony Driving Clinic
Presented by Thistleridge Farms, and
Working Traditions Farms
World Class trainer, Bob Giles, will be coming to Ohio to share his driving
and equine knowledge.
Beginner, Advanced, Kids, Clinics, Private Lessons, Driving Demonstrations
Thursday August 21
Private Lessons available from
2pm-5pm $75 per hourly lesson
Friday August 22
Beginner Clinic,
with or without a horse from 9am-2pm
with horse $75, without $50
Friday August 22
4H Clinic 4pm-9pm
Open to all 4H groups;
learn about the sport of driving.
Harnessing, hitching, and driving a horse.
Pizza will be available for participants.
$20 per child for Clinic
Saturday August 23
9am- 6pm Beginner Clinic,
with your own horse or pony
problem solving, furthering your knowledge of safety when driving your horse.
Learn about fitting your harness correctly.
Afternoon driving demonstrations, including a logging demonstration. $100 per horse/driver team (lunch included)
Sunday August 24
9am-6pm Advanced Clinic
with your own horse or pony
You know how to drive, and want
to advance your learning
Driving Dressage patterns, Cones/Obstacles and a drive in the woods
Afternoon driving demonstrations,
including a logging demonstration.
$100 per horse/driver team (lunch included)
Spectator/Auditors $25.00 per clinic
lunch included
Location: Thistleridge Farms, Montville, Ohio
Contact: Gale Rempel 440-858-5010 thistleridge@windstream.net
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 - 2014 Evaluations -
Confirmed Dates & Locations
Aug. 31, Murieta Equestrian Center,
Rancho Murieta, CA
REGISTER HERE
(in cooperation with
California Gypsy Horse Club Show,
Sept. 1, Pagosa Springs, CO
Sept. 26, Alberta CANADA
Held in Conjunction with the
Sept. 27-28
Tentative - dates to be announced
Kansas City
For more information on the GVHS Evaluations click HERE!
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GVHS
Important Contacts
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Director
Registrar
Vanner Banner Editor
GVHS
Board Members
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WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Elizabeth Campbell
Dodd City, TX
Julie Binder
Salem, OR
Denagh McBean
Moab, UT
Cynthia Cutter
Diamond Springs, CA
Sally Martinez
Fenwick, MI
Betty Keetley
Cheyenne, WY
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In addition to the GVHS logo, select items of apparel are now available through our Fieldhouse store with the artwork of Susan Harris featured!
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DON'T FENCE ME IN!
When a Vanner stallion kicks up its heels and runs across a pasture, it all but calls out, with class, presence and style,
"Hey! Look at me! I am special. I can do anything.
Don't fence me in!"
The
GVHS is pleased to announce availability of this new Gypsy Vanner figurine
(A portion of all sales go towards the GVHS.)
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!!!
3 Directors' terms expire at the end of 2014.
Nominations are due by October 6th!
Ballots will be sent out November 3rd!
Elcetions on December 10th!
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Seeking Volunteers to be on a Re-Vamped Show-Exhibition Committee
Committee guidelines and responsibilities have been better defined as follows:
Committee composition:
Committee shall consist of ONE Board member and
3-5 others, distributed regionally with no more than two members from any given GVHS Region.
i) Committee members will be appointed for a
three-year term.
ii) Every year, two new Committee members shall be appointed for a
three year term.
iii) There are no limits to the number of terms one may serve.
iv) Committee members must be general or lifetime member of the GVHS in good standing.
v) Committee members must sign the GVHS Code of Ethics.
vi) A member of the Board of Directors should always be on the Committee.
vii) No Committee member should be actively judging GVHS horses or managing/promoting horse shows during their term.
Committee responsibilities:
Field questions of interpretation regarding GVHS Show Rules.
Field suggestions for improvements to GVHS Show Rules.
Develop and maintain Show Sponsorship guidelines and new form for 2015 adoption.
Review all Show Sponsorship requests to develop a recommended sponsorship plan and budget.
Review shows offering "Gypsy Horse" classes to develop a recommendation for Annual list of High Point qualifying shows to maintain geographic balance of overall points.
Develop checklist of criteria for those organizing shows that wish them to be included within our High Point Awards system.
Review current
Year End Awards (High Point &Vanner Advantage)
and liaise with contacts at GVHS Breed Partners, USDF, ADA, ACTHA to establish Annual Achievement Awards when applicable.
Maintain Expo/Breed Demo Sponsorship Guidelines.
Review all sponsorship requests to develop a recommended annual sponsorship plan.
Communicate achievements from individual Shows and Expos with Vanner Banner editor and The Vanner editor.
Review criteria for GVHS carded Judges.
What training is required? Renewal procedures? Make recommendations for changes to the Board.
For questions and further information contact
Kathy Mutti
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